Balsa-spruce comparison

From: Bruce McCrory <bruce_at_kbdmcc.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 17:56:17 -0000

If you find a nice, high density (18# - 22#) balsa sheet, grab it if
you use spruce for "stronger" spars. All my balsa in the above density
range is stronger and stiffer than spruce at about 22#. Spruce breaks
at less bending.

Just an observation.
Bruce in Seattle
Received on Sat Jan 21 2006 - 09:56:25 CET